Synonyms for

Bullet

Verb / ˈbʊlʌt / Another word for bullet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small metal projectile that is shot from a gun

Synonyms & similar words

hummer fastball slug smoke heater bullettrain projectile shot slug pellet round ammunition cartridge missile shell ball dart arrow bolt spear javelin harpoon torpedo rocket bomb grenade

Synonyms by register

Formal

projectile ammunition cartridge

Informal

slug round shot

Literary

lead iron steel

Antonyms

peace calm safety protection truce ceasefire

Common collocations

  • bullet train
  • bullet point
  • bullet hole
  • bulletproof vest
  • bullet wound
  • bulletproof glass
  • bullet dodged

Word family

noun bullet
verb bullet
adjective bulletproof

Usage note

While 'bullet' can be used as a verb, it is informal and often implies rapid movement or delivery. The noun form is far more common.

Example sentences

  1. The hunter aimed his rifle and fired a bullet at the deer.
  2. The police found a bullet casing at the scene of the crime.
  3. The bullet traveled at a high speed and hit the target.
  4. The soldier's helmet stopped the bullet from hitting him.
  5. The bullet hole in the wall showed where the shot came from.

Quotes

  • A bullet doesn't know good from evil, right from wrong - it just is.
  • With a gun, you can rob a bank, but with a pen, you can rob a generation.
  • A gun can be dangerous. But a gun can protect you, you can hunt for food with it - you know, the tool itself is a tool. The intention of the party using the tool is a part of the process, right? You know: the knife cuts the steak, but the person who's using the knife decides whether to cut the steak or stab you.

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